72 Hour Sleeper Train Across America (New York to Seattle on Amtrak)
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- We rode America’s longest train journey from NYC to Seattle with a quick stop in Chicago! Join us as we live on Amtrak trains for 72 hours! Secure your privacy with Surfshark! Enter coupon code KARAANDNATE for an extra 3 months free at surfshark.deals/karaandnate
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Episode 920 | Filmed March 2024 | NYC - Chicago - Seattle
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Who are Kara and Nate?!
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Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, we got married 2013 and were super “normal.” I was a teacher and Nate started a small printing business from the spare bedroom of our apartment.
We discovered the world of “travel hacking” while planning our honeymoon & became addicted ;)
So after 2 years of obsessively saving $35k and over 2 million miles and points, we sold our cars and apartment and left home January 10, 2016 for a “one year” trip around the world.
Our goal was to see as many places as possible before we ran out of money and went back home to “normal life.” We started this channel to share our experiences with friends and family, but quickly fell in love with living on the road and found a new passion for capturing our travels through video. So we did everything we could to keep going.
4 years later, we achieved our new goal of visiting 100 countries and all 7 continents. We had no plans to slow down, until 2020 forced us to ;) Which is when we bought a converted van to start exploring our own country for the first time!
After ~2 years of van life, we are back to full time international traveling! And now we are in our 9TH YEAR of finding the best adventures the world has to offer :)
We are incredibly grateful to be able to continue doing something we love every day. 😊🎥🌎 Thank you to everyone who has been a part of our journey!
00:00 America’s longest train
01:41 day 1: Amtrak train #1: Lakeshore Limited
14:12 day 2: Chicago
21:09 Amtrak train #2: Empire Builder
26:47 day 3 Kara’s first shower
33:43 day 4 Seattle
35:39 Bloops :)
I used to get coffee every morning for my wife, she’s been gone 3 years now, I miss doing it, I miss her. Seeing you do it for Kara is bitter sweet. I’d give anything to be able to do it again.
This made me tear up. My parents had their morning rituals, including getting two different newspapers, and swapping them over their second or third coffees. When she died, my Dad told me how much he missed that little habit.
Such a precious memory! Thanks for sharing.💜🙏🏻🌻
No words can fix the bitterness of losing loved ones. This is why it's so important to collect good memories, so you can always recall them and feel like together even for a few minutes❤🫶🫂
I'm sure you and your wife had so many great memories collected🫶🌼 Hugs from Russia
Maybe not anything
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My favorite part of all of your adventures is how Nate always wakes up early and brings Kara coffee. Its so sweet to me. I love how adorable you guys are.
Hi! I’m one of the gals that had supper with y’all! So glad I got to meet ya’s, you gained a new follower! Y’all are all round wonderful and humble people, love your videos 🫶🏻
there is something so relaxing about the way nate says “goood morning”, just it being the same every morning, it’s so calming
I love how as soon as Kara says "we've been on worse trains".... The speaker said otherwise 😂
I read that in a bald and bankrupt voice in my head 😂
You own that train, as I understand the American taxpayer owns Amtrac.
@@ajc389 it’s Amtrak
AMTRAK is being upgraded. Blue upholstery is in the older cars. The new cars are dark red.
Just me or does Kara look 20 years older now
The simple, sweet realism of your videos makes me happy. I feel like I'm traveling with close friends. Soothing, really.
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Realism? Two people NEVER book a full bedroom, especially when it is $1200 a person. This video has NOTHING to do with the way most people travel in Amtrak.
@@mikeymutual5489 Yeah, so I meant their dynamic as a married couple who travels professionally. The sweet romance moments, how goofy they are together, their genuine excitement over everything they experience. I know firsthand how America is for travel and such, I'm in the 78% living paycheck to paycheck. 👍
Leavenworth is absolutely worth a visit! It might be a smidge touristy, but going in the winter when they have their holiday festivities, it has a special magic to it! The views of the Cascades covered in snow make it even more enchanting.
- Gary
I just took the Empire Builder from Portland to Havre, Montana to get some tacos. After tacos I got back on the west bound train and came home. I should have the video up next week.
Those must be some good tacos!!
I have been a huge fan for many years now, and I was always impressed by your storytelling. Today, something else hit me. The work and effort you put into your editing, and for lack of a better word, cinematography is outstanding. I really do enjoy each episode. Thank you for all the hard work you put into your videos to make them look effortless. Hope you had another great adventure. ❤
I agree!!😃😃
Me too,I agree
I've been saying "if it's gonna be cold, it may as well snow" for most of my life! There's just something special about it and it makes the lack of vegetation less grey and dreary! Happy to be validated by Kara thinking the same :)
North Dakotan here! As a resident of Minot it was hilarious listening to you guys try to pronounce Minot. Its been an ugly winter of snows and melts but come summer, our state is actually quite beautiful. If you ever need another place to journey I recommend the Turtle Mountains up by Canada and the what we call the badlands near Teddy Roosevelt National Park. Love your channel so much you two are awesome. Glad North Dakota peaked some interest to someone finally lol 😂. Much love ❤
I live in North Dakota too. Laugh so hard at the them saying Minot wrong. Totally agree with ya about where they need to come and see our wonderful state!
But wait... you didn't say how to pronounce Minot properly. 🙏
@@leroiandmarie Minot as in “why-not minot?” Thats the little saying we have for it around here. Used to say it at our old airport I’m pretty sure.
I spent 6-8 weeks between Lemmon, Belfield, and Tioga with a harvester in 2010.
I'm looking to get up that way again in 2026.
@@kadenmcleod7152 lol yep I say that all the time. :-)
I love that out of all the glamours things you guys have done you haven't become snobby and can still appreciate places and things like this
Y'all chose the BEST Chicago pizza place....Lou's is life changing!!! I think Kara's idea of going back to Chicago and do a restaurant tour is brilliant. So much amazing food in Chicago and some cool history.
very true
Wonderful pizza. I went to a Lue's in Chicago and in Orlando. Than I found out that they will mail it you! It's kind of expensive but so worth it if you don't live anywhere near one of their restaurants.
@@catterin7815 man I know…..It takes everything in me to not be 600 lbs lol
Is it supposed to sound like Illuminati or was that just dudes name or do we not know?
@@Tacotuesday666it was the guys name who founded it “lou malnati”
Minnesotan here - it's "my-not", ND. Fun to see you guys back in our neck of the woods & this time, no mosquitoes! ;-)
Or Loons they thought were wolfs
@@cougar1219wait now that I think about it, they do kinda sound like a wolf! But I’ve heard and seen loons many times during my life so I’d hope I know what they sound like😂
My son was so excited to run into Kara and Nate on their stop in Chicago...he texted his dad right away. 😍 Now his dad is so excited that he's in the video (you guys are his favorite travel channel). Definitely come back soon and try the stuffed pizza at Giordano's!
I love that even though they are on a train, Nate was still so nice and found coffee for Kara in the morning ❤
The giggles during the train tour had me laughing so much! Also Kara knocking the batteries that were charging into the sink is the most relatable moment!
For sure. 😂
I thought Kara was high for a minute LOL
Nate giving the room tour was a game changer!! Definitely should be done more often and left me in tears🤣
This was my comfort channel when I was in college in 2019. I rediscovered your channel and now it has once again become my comfort channel for when I’m working. Thank you!!
"There's something really relaxing to me about being stuck somewhere" - what Nate said this hits home so much for me!!
i've become so accustomed to constant work pressure that trains with unstable internet and airports without tables or sockets feel like a haven
No one else brings the class to first class traveling better than Kara and Nate! Love seeing this incredible duo happy and back in their element! Love you all and have fun!! ❤️
Since you're doing this epic trip though America and Canada may I also suggest you do the same kind of trip on the UKs two sleeper trains.. The Caledonian Sleeper from London to Scotland and the Night Riviera service from London to Penzance(Cornwall) . I would love to see what you think of them Kara and Nate.
Oh, I miss the Night Riviera! Waking up to dawn over Mounts Bay!
Canada has the so called renaissance cars from the UK sleeper service from London to Paris by night. I might ride one of those very soon.
They did travel with 2 other trains through the Uk though
Ooooo yes, I second this motion!
I always smile when you bring Kara her morning coffee. My dad brought mom a cup of tea and toast every morning for 66 years. Much love you two❤❤
Currently awake at 1am with my 2 month old baby…. I needed this! 💕
Where are you?
You got this mama 💪🏼
Hope they aren’t tired tomorrow 😂😂😂
Did you know that the Empire Builder Amtrak goes through the two longest railroad tunnel in the USA? The one that crosses the Idaho Montana border at 8.7 and the Cascadia tunnel in Washington State at 8.9 miles
@@safepetproducts Well that is not a very safe question to ask or respond to....
You guys 100% need to stay in Chicago longer. As someone who lives less than an hour away, it definitely deserves its own video! There are sooooo many things to do and see and it really is an amazing city!
North Dakotan here…Nate was right early on. It’s M-eye-not. As in, “Why not Minot?” Love that you experienced a moment of classic Midwest. 😂
Love this adventure, my husband and I have talked about doing this. I love Kara outside in the snow, spinning and so happy and cold.
I’m only about halfway in, but two thoughts:
1. Ted Lasso is awesome. I’ve watched all the way through at least 4 times and I discover new insights each time. Love.
2. Kudos for Nate’s correct pronunciation of ‘bruschetta.’ Bravo.
ETA a number 3. I’ve missed a train in Chicago before even though I was at Chicago Union Station ahead of my train’s departure. To anyone reading this - don’t mess around and get there plenty early. Since many trains originate in Chicago, they handle things a little differently there. They will call your train in the grand hall and then will escort you as a group to the train. Learn from my mistake, which resulted in a long uncomfortable Greyhound bus ride. Don’t miss the train!
I liked the part when the woman asked Ted if he believed in Ghosts. His reply was great "I sure do but I hope they believe in themselves." And then it went woke which is disgusting.
I second the bruschetta pronunciation. 😂 If only we could convince him to just say fries without the French ahead of it. 😊
As a Canadian who has taken the Canadian train several times, it will not disappoint! The skyline dome car and lounge are amazing, they've got games and talks you can join. The food is great, a good variety. Last, but not least, the Alberta and British Columbia views! Hope you guys had a blast!
As I can imagine. Definitely in my plans soon.
I think the funniest part of day one was that Nate said,” we ridding economy we’ll be ridding business in Canada” after Kara said “this is like a airplane meal”. 😂
Love y’all’s videos! Thanks for creating them hope yall had an amazing time on this trip can’t wait for the next videos to come out!
Fun video guys. My husband and 4 children took the Empire Builder from Seattle to Minneapolis. We didn't have a sleeper car. The coach seats were pretty nice. Much bigger than an airline seat. Lots of leg room. They reclined with foot rests. We had a blast on the way there. Trip back home was rough with a broken door between our car and the next. Could have really used duct tape, lol😂 I think the more we travel, the more critical we get. Hope you are still having fun.
I found your channel through a train video around two months ago, and since then I've watched every single one of your videos and finished the journey just yesterday! It felt like such a full circle moment that you posted this train video today right after I finished watching everything, I love you guys.
I’ve been watching for years, but I was the same, I just couldn’t stop until I saw them ALL! Check out “Kinging It” , there’s a group that are all friends and they’re ALL GREAT & all hilarious in their “travels”. Have Fun!
It's very curly, followed by Kara's giggle had me in stitches 🤣 Cannot wait to see the next video of Via Rail on the Canadian side. Proud Canadian supporter since forever ago 🇨🇦❤🇨🇦
There is a shot in this video where Kara looks stunningly beautiful. Thanks for making these the way you do!
Ah, so glad to see you guys do this - I looked at a sleeper train experience from Miami to New York last year, and whimped out. It looks like such an amazing experience - thanks so much for taking us with you!!
Yay!!! My wife is away for work for a whooooole month.. and nothing like watching my favourite comforting couple on the internet. THANK YOU! love you two. Already liked the video before it really starts!
This is why I love weekends 🫶 Time to watch the best travel vlogs!
Awesome video as always Kara and Nate. Train travel is such a unique experience you see a lot of interesting things that you wouldn't see from a plane or from a car. Thanks for letting us ride along with y'all on y'all's adventures.
Ah so much fun to watch you two!! I love how Nate takes care of Kara in the mornings. And Leavenworth is an amazing little town. I went in the summer and loved it.
I vote that you guys go back to Chicago sometime! It’s definitely in my opinion, a very underrated city. I had more fun in Chicago than I’ve had anywhere else. They have tons to do, especially the tours, which are amazing. I did eat at Pequods and I gave it 10\10. The sunset tour from Navy pier on a sailboat gives you an awesome view of the skyline. Both sides of the media like to give you lots of negatives about Chicago, and honestly I don’t live there so I can’t tell you, but I can say that I never had any bad experiences while visiting.
Chicago is a great town. Prettiest either right after a good snow, or in June, before it gets too hot. It'd be cool to see them spend a few days there.
YES! Kara please come back to Chicago! Between the food, architecture and cultural events you guys would have so much fun!
They should've timed it to come through on St. Patty's Day and see the river dyed green. And then stop up here in Madison of course. :)
@@kirstenbemowski3661that was my exact thought! if they had come a week later the river wouldve been green!
I've been watching you guys for so many years! Seeing you guys come to Seattle multiple times is awesome! I'm a small drive away and a boat ride away from Seattle.
I also love the Amtrak videos! They make me want to travel on one again.
I predict your channel will naturally evolve to a point where you two hang out in one city for a month (or more) and explore attractions of all levels in that area and report them back to us. Seattle would be a great center city for that. Leavenworth, Mt. Rainier, Mt. St. Helens, tons of adventure hikes, river rafting, Olympic peninsula... all accessible. Bike riding (Mountains to Puget Sound). Day trips to Portland or Vancouver BC... I know I'd love to see it!
Your overnight train vids are my absolute favorite, and as a Torontonian subscriber it makes it all so special!!!
Minot. The i is the long vowel sound. Loved that you dicussed!😊
And…Why not Minot?…it rhymes.
@@bkrajewski6756 freezen's the reason. 😂
I live in Minot. It weird seeing in a video of creators I watch that have traveled to so many places. To see the public library and the police station from the bridge was wild lol
So much fun. I wish I could take a longer train ride. Traveled from Washington, DC to Connecticut and mid way I got motion sickness. It was terrible. Thank you for sharing this adventure. Can’t wait to see the next one.
Ty Kara & Nate for your awesome content! Wishing safe travels and blessings.
I have to say, as a Vancouverite, and a Canadian, Via Rail is amazing. I really hope you both enjoyed you time in my city. I love your vlog!!
Thanks for bringing us along on this amazing train journey! Can't wait for next week's video! Hope Eamon and Bec and baby are part of your journey!!!❤❤❤❤
What a fun adventure!! And the way you guys sneak in the little pieces of humor are so great. Thank you for sharing this with us! What a beautiful journey!
Hello from Norway!
This 'giggeling' video of you reminded me of one of your 'giggeling' videos just before you posted some new years video about being tired and had considered taking a youtube break. Please don't get too tired by your work.
Take care 🖖
Hi Kara & Nate ~ I haven’t watched the Vlog yet, but I thought I’d come on here and say hello - I live in a rehabilitation centre as I suffer with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis and lupus, I either bedbound or wheelchair bound ~ I did some travelling when I was younger Singapore and Australia also Spain and Greece, but some of the places you have been to I can only dream about - I love your vlogs as they are so informative and your content is great - sending loads of love and loads of hugs to you both ~ Xxx Xxx
Please tell me where I can get the white backpack! I love it.
I've been watching all the videos for a years. Really thrilled that they love my city, Chicago. Kara's not wrong. They could do a restaurant tour and have a lot lot lot to try.
Catching a glimpse of the walkway over the Hudson was absolutely beautiful. That is the train line I take when going from my home in the Hudson River valley, to New York City.
This video is the most reflective of the Amtrak experience out of the (many) other TH-cam reviews out there. The endless repeated announcements. The sounds of walking between carriages. 👍 The man who comes to your door loudly announcing what he’s about to do.
I just truly love seeing the utmost love they have for each other! Every morning Nate gets Kara a cup of coffee and give her the good morning kiss! Even when they dug out a hole in the snow and slept in the snow den Nate made Kara a cup of coffee in the morning and delivered it with a kiss! The love they have for each other is sweet and they are just the most down to earth people!
I recently found this channel and it's quickly become one of my comfort channels. I love watching the adventures!
Love Seattle.
My Mom was born and raised in Mt. Vernon, WA
You went right through town.
The Pacific Northwest is so very beautiful.
My husband and I just got back from a trip to Leavenworth and we LOVE IT!! I grew up passing by there every time we drove over the mountains and loves to stop to look at all the cute shops!!
Christmas time is an amazing time to go, it will be very similar to your Christmas festival videos!!
Summertime is also fun as they have lots of outdoor activities like a historical walking trail and water inter tubing!!!
Chicago is my favorite city. So much to see and do, with such wonderful architecture to boot. River tour is something I highly recommend.
Thank you for sharing your great trip.😊😊
Definitely need a full Chicago video from you soon!
spending two hours in chicago is a crime. def deserves a full vid😮
I grew up traveling on VIA trains all the time, my dad was a locamotive engineer, and have taken the train you are taking! You are in for a treat!!! Welcome back to Canada 🇨🇦 ❤
The train is so much less stress than driving in the van. You get more sleep, food & even showers on the train.
Win…win…win…with the train.
I’ve taken Amtrak from San Bernardino to Seattle to Sandpoint.
👍👍Two thumbs up!
excited for the VIA journey, I was a freight conductor/engineer for Canadian National for 6 years, and got to see a lot of the rail line in BC, Alberta and Saskatchewan you guys will/have gone through between Kamloops BC and Melville SK. Have fun!
Really amazing you guys, Glad you're back strong and full of excitement again after your break ❤❤
CHICAGO is an amazing place for food, music, architecture and so much more. Definitely worth another extended visit
I love trains, I love the view in them. I used to travel, in school. Trains are what I love, I enjoy seeing cities and towns. I'll see the world again
Thx guys may try this!
K & N Thank you for always making my better and adds that dash of Kara Bliss that we all need.
Much happiness to you both
Glad to see u making it back up here! Enjoy ur trip and ur time in Toronto with Emon and Beck & their new baby girl ❤
Super cool to meet with Eamon and Bec and Frankie!! Yippee!
Greetings from The UK Kara and Nate! What an epic journey that was, looking forward to seeing your west-east leg in your next video. This video brought back many happy memories of places I’ve been to previously in The US- namely Milwaukee and Chicago. Also belated happy birthday for the 20th Nate, never realised until a couple of days ago that you share your birthday with my amazing dad- just 30-odd years apart (most likely more!). Keep up the great work guys.
Been thinking of cross country Amtrak trip and your video was timely and informative. Thanks!
Kara always makes my day better
Ahhh! My weekend is off to a wonderful start with a Kara and Nate weekly video. I get to travel vicariously through you two! Best way to travel! Haha. Happy trails!
After watching this channel since the beginning, I have to say that Kara is looking a little different in this video, not just her hair cut, but she’s glowing!!! I think the break you all took did wonders for you mental health and your physical health too. ❤
love watching you two !! always a good time
I wish there had BEAN way more of Karas bean-jokes in the bloopers 😀I love how the woman hearing her just burst out laughing too
Gotta love the chaos of being on one of these Trains! Ive seen a lot of videos on the next Train and i can confidently say im very excited to see yall on it. Cant wait, yall take care!
Looks like a fun trip. No pressure, no rush.
14 years ago I did Amtrak from Boston to Portland OR, and back a week later. Was on the Empire Builder for the Chicago-Portland legs. Also in the 1st class sleeper like yours. It was a great experience.
I've been watching your videos for a while, big ups for the consistent high-quality content!!
as someone from chicago, kara nailed it when she said "we could be here for a month and just try all the restaurants" you can be there for a long time and still only scratch the surface of it all i lived there for 20 years and still always found new things to do! 😄
C a p.
I grew up in Rugby, ND and used to take the train all the time to Seattle to visit family. So cool you got to pass through. And by the way, it's Mie-Not, like Tie Knot lol.
I love that he always brings her the coffee first thing in the morning ❤
I cracked up at 23:17 where Nate said “let’s continue the negative” 😂😂 sometimes you gotta say it how it is and I love y’all for it.
loved the relaxed video editing style of this one!
Happy Saturday 🎉
Long time fan since the darkest timeline began😂 love your content and vibes as always. Here’s to another 80 hrs of your content I will consume!
Thank you so much for such fun , informative video's. in 4 weeks we embark on this journey, our first ever on a sleeping train. We learnt so much, So Thank you for all the tips. Wish us luck xx
Love your comments! A proud Canadian I am! Thank you for sharing your journeys, I love your videos! Fun and happy people!
You need to do an entire Chicago trip/episode. I'm from California and flew there for a wedding. I was blown away. Actually want to go back and explore more. It's a cool city for sure.
IT WOULD BE SO COOL
I agree with Nate about being stuck somewhere…especially on a train or plane…I am able to disconnect and relax best on a long haul flight. Have only done a sleeper train once…to Scotland, and it was a joy.
Finally able to watch your new video. I've been without internet since last week. Love the train videos. My favorite!!!
Great video
Thanks for sharing
Yay! Can’t wait to sit with my tea and watch this.
Cheers ☕️
Hi Kara and Nate! I have been watching your lovely videos since 2020 and you've helped me with a lot with your positivity and with great advice too! Thank you for sharing your wonderful travel experiences with us! You're the best!!❤😊
I did the Empire Builder round trip to Portland back in 2022. Absolutely loved it!!! Make sure that you are awake when they split up the train, fascinating process.
I have only been on a train once so far, but really enjoyed it even sitting in a cheap seat! A long adventure like this is on my bucket list!
I'm from Europe and it is very fun to see how train travel is not developed in the US. Love those old school vibes in Amtrak's train😂! Love you guys!❤
Trains are so expensive and in so few places that most Americans never even consider them